Occupational Therapist
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
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Occupational therapists work with adults and children with many different needs, from patients who need support adapting to life after major surgery to elderly people who need adaptations such as stairlifts in order to be able to stay in their own homes. They provide practical advice and solutions to enable people to live full, satisfying and independent lives. Specific duties vary depending on the field of work and whether occupational therapists (sometimes referred to as OTs) are based within hospital or community settings. However, common responsibilities of the job include:
- undertaking patient assessments of physical, communication, interaction and cognitive skills
- planning and providing appropriate treatment and activities
- giving advice and arranging support for family members, careers and clients
- undertaking general administrative tasks, for example writing reports, making telephone calls, maintaining records and case notes
- liaising with doctors, family members, careers and other professionals and keeping them updated
- planning further treatment and reviewing progress
- assessing treatment success at multi-professional case conferences/meetings
- advising people on how they can approach everyday tasks differently
- adapting people\'s environments, whether at home or at work
- Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1653538
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned